Investigation of the Effect of Thoracic Kyphosis Proprioception

Launched by ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · May 15, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The term kyphosis is defined as an increase in the anterior curvature of the spine in the sagittal plane. Along with cosmetic deformity, individuals may experience pain with movement, increased forward head posture, unequal shoulder levels and fatigue. Kyphosis occurs when people with insufficient general muscle strength are in an upright position and high external stress is applied to the spine. Kyphosis is frequently seen in young people and children due to the demands of their school programmes and prolonged and non-ergonomic sitting positions. The prevalence of thoracic kyphosis has bee...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Between 18 and 25 years of age
• • Not being treated for kyphosis in the last 6 months
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Those diagnosed with scoliosis and/or structural spinal deformity
• • Those with any neurological deficit
• • Those with concomitant disorders such as Scheuermann's disease, genetic diseases such as Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome or metabolic diseases that may affect body axis disorders
• • Those with lower limb deformities
• • Those with a history of spinal fracture and/or surgery and/or shoulder joint injury
• • Those with mental disorders and intellectual disabilities.

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